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Your Rights and Legal Options in Premises Liability Accidents
After a premises liability accident, it's important to understand your rights. This article explores the legal options available to ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
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Essential Insights on Oregon's Wrongful Death Laws and Your Rights
A "wrongful death” lawsuit primarily occurs when an accident causes the death of another person because of negligence. Under Oregon law, ORS 30.020 defines "wrongful death" as a ”death caused by the wrongful act or omission of another." This usually is because of the reckless, negligent, or intentional act of someone else. Mainly, if it weren’t for the actions of another person, the deceased would still be alive.
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Oregon Letters of Protection: Essential Guide for Personal Injury Cases
During the time of treatment, insurance may or may not be paying the bills, but medical providers still need to get paid. To protect their interests, these medical providers may request a “Letter of Protection” from the personal injury lawyer to ensure that their bills get paid at the time of settlement.
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"Essential Guide to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Oregon Auto Insurance"
Your liability coverage may include Personal Injury Protection ("PIP") or Medical Payments ("Med Pay") benefits. PIP provides a source of payment for YOUR medical bills and some of YOUR wage loss following an auto accident. Further, PIP is no-fault, meaning that it will begin paying on your injuries immediately, rather than waiting for liability to be determined. Similarly, Med Pay provides some coverage for YOUR medical bills. These are called "no-fault" coverages because they pay even if the accident is your fault.
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Why Hiring an Attorney for Small-Claim Damages in Oregon is Crucial
Oregon has created a law (ORS 20.080) which is intended to level the playing field for injured parties with smaller claims and to promote these injured parties’ ability to get legal counsel. Generally, the law accomplishes this by awarding lawyer fees to a party who successfully uses a lawyer to represent them in recovering their damages (medical costs, property losses, and other expenses including as lost wages). These fees for your lawyer are awarded if you make a demand for payment under $10,000.00, and the defendant (or their insurance company) declines the offer or offers less than you demand. If you subsequently are awarded more, you are also entitled to attorney fees under the law.
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Why a Personal Injury Lawyer is Crucial After a Motorcycle Accident
After a serious motorcycle accident, victims may face medical bills, lost wages and other financial challenges. Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer can provide invaluable advice and resources to maximize compensation for injuries and losses due to the accident.
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Mastering Depositions: Essential Insights for Non-Lawyers in Litigation
A deposition is an oral testimony taken under oath before a trial or arbitration. It is customary that depositions be taken of the parties to a lawsuit. Often depositions are also taken of witnesses and others who might testify at trial. Even though it often takes place in a conference room or office, and the setting is somewhat informal, it is a very important event in any lawsuit.
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Maximize Compensation with a Skilled Personal Injury Lawyer Post-Pedestrian Accident
Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer after a pedestrian accident is essential in order to receive proper compensation for damages. They can help you understand your legal rights and ensure that all necessary paperwork is filed correctly.
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Legal Rights in Commercial Truck Accidents: A Comprehensive Guide
Over 500,000 commercial truck accidents occurred in 2018, resulting in 4,862 fatalities and 116,000 injuries. After an accident involving a commercial truck it's important to seek medical attention, file a police report, gather evidence and contact your insurance company. It is also recommended to speak with a personal injury attorney who specializes in commercial truck cases. Knowing the applicable laws and how to protect one's best interests is beneficial when dealing with the aftermath of such collisions.
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The Paramount Significance of Evidence in Pedestrian Accident Litigation in Oregon
Evidence is essential in pedestrian accident cases to prove fault and determine the amount of compensation for damages. Evidence can include physical evidence, witness statements, medical records, and other documents.
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Navigating DUII Cases in Oregon: a Victim's Legal Guide
civil claims
comparative fault
economic damages
evidence collection
Understanding Oregon Commercial Truck Accident Claims
attorney fees
comparative fault
evidence preservation
insurance disputes
Must-Know Oregon Motorcycle Accident Laws for Riders
attorney fees
comparative fault
helmet compliance
insurance disputes
